Midwest Racing Central Today Thu, 21 May 2026 13:23:44 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2562600 en-us © 2026 Midwest Racing Central Today yes 4e802e45-1b6c-52a7-a457-c11c5d42edc6 pspcommunications1@gmail.com Pete Pistone episodic false "Midwest Racing Central Today" provides coverage and commentary to the short track scene in and around Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Michigan. Our focus is primarily asphalt and dirt track racing on both the weekly track and regional series fronts. This podcast will feature conversations with guests including drivers, track operators, media reporters and industry insiders. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Pete Pistone pspcommunications1@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3c4z914uy7ioi8w0668xc107w096?.jpg Midwest Racing Central Today Memorial Weekend Racing Preview with Dean Strom Memorial Weekend Racing Preview with Dean Strom Dean Strom joins the podcast and shares his thoughts on the super late model, the Midwest Tour and weekly racing.

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]]> Dean Strom joins the podcast and shares his thoughts on the super late model, the Midwest Tour and weekly racing.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19217409 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1022 1 11 full false Update on the Short Track Season with Kevin Ramsell Update on the Short Track Season with Kevin Ramsell Midwest Racing Central contributor Kevin Ramsell joins the podcast and shares his thoughts on the racing season to date including the Midwest Tour, weekly racing programs, and the TUNDRA season opener this weekend.

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]]> Midwest Racing Central contributor Kevin Ramsell joins the podcast and shares his thoughts on the racing season to date including the Midwest Tour, weekly racing programs, and the TUNDRA season opener this weekend.

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]]> Pete Pistone Buzzsprout-19177423 Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1035 full false Grundy County Speedway with Steve Bechtel Grundy County Speedway with Steve Bechtel Steve Bechtel of Grundy County Speedway joins the podcast and outlines the track’s plans for 2026.

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]]> Steve Bechtel of Grundy County Speedway joins the podcast and outlines the track’s plans for 2026.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19143678 Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:00 -0500 974 1 9 full false Madison Int'l Speedway with Gregg McKarns Madison Int'l Speedway with Gregg McKarns Gregg McKarns joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the upcoming seasons at Madison, Angell Park and around the midwest.

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]]> Gregg McKarns joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the upcoming seasons at Madison, Angell Park and around the midwest.

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]]> Pete Pistone Buzzsprout-19104839 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1151 1 8 full false Slinger Super Speedway with Travis Dassow Slinger Super Speedway with Travis Dassow Slinger Super Speedway owner Travis Dassow joins the podcast and shares what’s ahead at the iconic track this coming season.

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]]> Slinger Super Speedway owner Travis Dassow joins the podcast and shares what’s ahead at the iconic track this coming season.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19068411 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0500 993 1 7 full false Today's Short Track World with Matt Weaver Today's Short Track World with Matt Weaver Matt Weaver of Motorsport.com and Short Track Scene joins the podcast and gives his view of what's ahead in the 2026 season.

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]]> Matt Weaver of Motorsport.com and Short Track Scene joins the podcast and gives his view of what's ahead in the 2026 season.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19030349 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0500 1371 1 6 full false The Impact of Streaming on Short Track Racing with Michael Rigsby The Impact of Streaming on Short Track Racing with Michael Rigsby How important is the streaming world to the short track scene? FloRacing's Michael Rigsby discusses its impact and keeping in-person track visits fresh.

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]]> How important is the streaming world to the short track scene? FloRacing's Michael Rigsby discusses its impact and keeping in-person track visits fresh.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18989476 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1078 1 5 full false The State of Short Track Racing with Jim Tretow The State of Short Track Racing with Jim Tretow Veteran broadcaster Jim Tretow discusses what lies ahead in 2026 for short track racing throughout the Midwest including pavement late model racing, dirt racing and the challenges of weekly racing programs.

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]]> Veteran broadcaster Jim Tretow discusses what lies ahead in 2026 for short track racing throughout the Midwest including pavement late model racing, dirt racing and the challenges of weekly racing programs.

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]]> Pete Pistone Buzzsprout-18955295 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500 1188 1 4 full false Berlin Raceway Season Preview with GM Jeff Striegle Berlin Raceway Season Preview with GM Jeff Striegle Berlin Raceway General Manager Jeff Striegle previews the 2026 season at the west Michigan track and discusses how he keeps the track feeling fresh.

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]]> Berlin Raceway General Manager Jeff Striegle previews the 2026 season at the west Michigan track and discusses how he keeps the track feeling fresh.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18915461 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0500 968 1 3 full false Short Track Racing and the ARCA Series with Charlie Krall Short Track Racing and the ARCA Series with Charlie Krall ARCA Communications Director Charlie Krall joins the podcast and discusses the 2026 season for the series and provides his analysis of the state of pavement short track racing.

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]]> ARCA Communications Director Charlie Krall joins the podcast and discusses the 2026 season for the series and provides his analysis of the state of pavement short track racing.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18882776 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 1097 1 2 full false NASCAR Local Racing Season Preview with Joey Dennewitz NASCAR Local Racing Season Preview with Joey Dennewitz Joey Dennewitz, NASCAR Managing Director of Local Racing, discusses the 2026 season and gives his analysis on the state of regional and weekly racing.

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]]> Joey Dennewitz, NASCAR Managing Director of Local Racing, discusses the 2026 season and gives his analysis on the state of regional and weekly racing.

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]]> Pete Pistone Buzzsprout-18846725 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 716 1 1 full false Welcome to Midwest Racing Central Today! Welcome to Midwest Racing Central Today! Welcome to Midwest Racing Central Today, your home for Midwest racing news. Each week will feature guests such as track presidents, drivers, and media members to give you an inside look at the world of short track racing in the Midwest. 

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]]> Welcome to Midwest Racing Central Today, your home for Midwest racing news. Each week will feature guests such as track presidents, drivers, and media members to give you an inside look at the world of short track racing in the Midwest. 

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Midwest Racing Central Today is hosted by Pete Pistone and produced by Mia Pistone

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